Karen Allen then and now (1978 - 2025)

Описание: Karen Allen is an American actress best known for her work in film, television, and theater. She made her screen debut in 1978 with the coming-of-age comedy *Animal House*, where she played Katy, the girlfriend of one of the main characters. This role brought her early recognition.

Her breakthrough came in 1981 when she starred opposite Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark*, the first Indiana Jones film, playing Marion Ravenwood. Her performance as the spirited and resilient Marion became iconic, and she reprised the role in *Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023).

In the 1980s, Allen appeared in a number of notable films including Shoot the Moon (1982), Starman (1984), and Scrooged (1988). She continued to work throughout the 1990s in smaller film roles, television movies, and guest spots on TV shows.

Outside of acting, Allen has also pursued work in theater and directing. She studied at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and has remained active on stage throughout her career. In the 2000s, she directed stage productions and even founded her own textile company, Karen Allen Fiber Arts, in Massachusetts, where she designs and sells handwoven clothing.

Though she has acted less frequently in major films in recent decades, she has remained active in independent cinema and stage work. Her later film work includes independent features like Year by the Sea (2016), where she played the lead role, earning praise for her performance.

Karen Allen has maintained a diverse career spanning several decades, balancing Hollywood success with artistic and entrepreneurial pursuits.

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